Single-storey rear extensions for homes in Ellon
Ellon homeowners can use us for the whole single-storey extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, the building warrant and the build itself.
- Guide price in EllonFrom £20,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsAB41
Is a single-storey extension right for your house?
- Semi-detached and detached houses with a usable rear garden
- Homeowners who want open-plan living onto the garden
- Terraced houses that want a deeper kitchen across the full width
Planning rules that apply in Ellon
In Scotland, householder permitted development rules (Class 1A for single-storey ground-floor extensions and Class 1B for extensions of more than one storey) allow some smaller extensions without a planning application, within limits on depth, height and distance from the boundary. Conservation areas and listed buildings are more restricted.
Homes in conservation areas, national scenic areas and listed buildings have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
Scotland has no Party Wall Act. Where work affects a shared wall or a neighbour's land, we agree access, protection and making good with your neighbour in writing before work starts.
In Scotland a building warrant from the council is needed before work starts on almost any extension, and a completion certificate is issued when the work is accepted. Building standards are set in the Scottish technical handbooks.
Applications are decided by your council as planning authority.
How much does a single-storey extension cost in Ellon?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Ellon we use our Scotland factor (×0.98). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Ellon: £1,720 to £3,330 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £20,500 – £24,500 | £24,000 – £31,000 | £30,500 – £40,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £34,000 – £40,500 | £40,000 – £51,000 | £50,500 – £67,000 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £51,000 – £60,500 | £60,000 – £76,500 | £76,000 – £100,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Extensions in and around Ellon
We cover Ellon and the postcode districts AB41. The same team covers Inverurie (13 miles), Peterhead (15 miles), Aberdeen (16 miles), Westhill (17 miles), all within easy reach.
Just over the Moray border, Buckie is about 37 miles away. Across Scotland, extensions follow Scottish planning and building standards, including the building warrant process, which we build into the programme from the start.
What happens next
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
We visit your Ellon home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Your questions about a single-storey extension in Ellon
Will my neighbours in Ellon be involved?
If a planning application is needed, the council notifies neighbours. Where work is close to a shared boundary, we agree access and protection with them in writing.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Ellon, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
How long does a single-storey extension take to build in Ellon?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
Will I need a steel beam?
Almost always. Opening up the rear wall to join the new room to the house needs a beam, usually steel, sized by a structural engineer. It is included in our quotes.
How much does a single-storey extension cost per square metre?
Our guide range is about £1,720 to £3,330 per m² including VAT, depending on specification. A standard-spec 4 m × 5 m room usually lands at £40,000 to £51,000 in Ellon, plus design and council fees.
Book a free site visit in Ellon
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.